Cerinthe Species, Greek Cerinthe

Cerintheretorta

Genus
Cerinthe (ser-IN-thee)
Species
retorta (re-TOR-tuh)
Synonym
Cerinthe atropurpurea
Cerinthe purpurea
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Veined
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Irvine, California

Redwood City, California

Richmond, California

San Francisco, California

San Jose, California(2 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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Northern California, CA | March 2004 | positive

Very rare Cerinthe from Greece, reseeds readily. The bracts are dark purple, with yellow & blue-purple flowers

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